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Theodore Roosevelt failed to win the Republican nomination in 1912 and he wanted to be President, so he formed his own party and ran against the Republicans and Democrats.

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How did William Taft cause a split in the republican party?

William Taft caused a split in the Republican Party through his support for progressive policies, which alienated more conservative members of the party. This split was further exacerbated by his clashes with former President Theodore Roosevelt, who formed the Progressive Party and ran against Taft in the 1912 presidential election. This split ultimately weakened the Republican Party and allowed the Democrat Woodrow Wilson to win the presidency.


Was Woodrow Wilson the trust buster?

Yes more than roosevelt even. compared to roosevelt Taft had 90 trust which is twice as more than roosevelts. Thoug he approached it with a peaceful bills such as his dollar diplomacy "subsituting the dollar for bullets" Taft supported many Progressive cause. Taft broke more trust than TR (Theodore Roosevelt)


Why did Theodore Roosevelt want to be president?

he did not, but you might want to check somewhere else cause im not surebecause he wanted to be seen in history as a person who helped the world ,he wanted somthing to bee show for his father


What scandal did Theodore Roosevelt's dog Pete cause?

He bit the French Embassador who was happening to be wearing white pants, which the dog tore off.


What caused the loss of Theodore Roosevelt's chestnut trees?

The cause of the loss of chestnut trees were pollution and cutting them for "fuel".


What caused the the progressive movement and how did it get under way?

it was caused by people becoming more aware of the corruption in the cities and on a national level through writings and books. The labor unions, grangers, trusts, and economic problems contributed and it continued with Theodore Roosevelt as president passing laws on safe food, no alcohol and womans rights.


How did Roosevelt's policies help protect the health of consumers and the conservation of natural resources?

Theodore Roosevelt was the first president take up the cause of conservation, which he did in large part by expanding the system of national parks. He was also able to set aside around 230 million acres for parks and various other public projects.


How did Roosevelt policies help protect the health of consumers and the conservation of natural resources?

Theodore Roosevelt was the first president take up the cause of conservation, which he did in large part by expanding the system of national parks. He was also able to set aside around 230 million acres for parks and various other public projects.


What would happen if the Theodore Roosevelt Dam broke?

If the Theodore Roosevelt Dam were to break, it could lead to catastrophic flooding in the surrounding areas, particularly downstream along the Salt River. This would pose significant risks to life, property, and infrastructure, potentially displacing thousands of residents. The floodwaters could also cause extensive damage to agricultural land and ecosystems. Emergency services would need to respond swiftly to mitigate the disaster's impact and ensure public safety.


What is the motto of Canvass for a Cause?

Canvass for a Cause's motto is 'Strictly progressive, occasionally queer.'.


Why was Theodore Roosevelt Republican?

TR was a proponent of national greatness rather than that of individual states, which suited the Republican Platform nicely. In his time, the Democrats were still associated with the south and with the Rebel cause in the Civil War; TR was from New York, a Union state.


How did the mass circulations of newspaper and magazines assist the cause of reform during the progressive Era?

it is not this: it Did not help the cause of reform during the progressive era so u have three mor to guess from